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Eisegesis

Noun

Definition: The interpretation of a text (especially a religious text) by reading into it one's own ideas and preconceptions, often distorting the original meaning.

Example Sentences:

1. The preacher's eisegesis of the Bible led to a completely different understanding of the passage than the original intended meaning.

2. He approached the ancient scriptures with eisegesis, imposing his own cultural biases onto the text instead of trying to understand the historical context.

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